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Ministry of Communications
National Level ‘Dhai Akhar’ Letter Writing Campaign by Department of Post
Panaji, 27 June 2022
The Department of Post is holding the National Level Dhai Akhar Letter Writing Campaign on the theme “Vision for India 2047” under the “Vision 2047” for FY 202-23. The campaign will be started from 01.07.2022 to 31.10.2022. Letters posted after 31.10.2022 will not be accepted. The theme of the ‘Dhai Akhar’ Letter Writing Campaign will be “Vision for India 2047” under the “Vision 2047”, the vision plan underway by the Government of India. The letter, to be written in English, Hindi and local language may be addressed to Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai -400001. There are two categories for the National Level ‘Dhai Akhar’ Letter Writing Campaign. One is upto 18 years  and other is above 18 years . The letter can be written on plain A-4 size paper with a word limit of not more than 1000 words under envelope category, or in an Inland Letter Card  with a word limit of not more than 500 words for ILC category. Only handwritten letters will be accepted. The embossed envelope / envelope with required stamp affixed and Inland Letter Card  will be the permitted stationery for participating in the campaign. The participants have to give a certificate of proof of their age on the letter such as “I certify that I am below/above the age of 18 as on 01/01/2022”. The final result at circle level will be declared by 25.12.2022.
Prize to be given to the winners in each Category at Circle Level:
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Prize Category
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Prize Amount
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First Prize in each Category
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Rs.25,000/-[Rs.Twenty Five Thousand Only]
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Second Prize in each Category
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Rs.10,000/- [Rs.Ten Thousand Only]
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Third Prize in each Category
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Rs.5,000/- [Rs.Five Thousand Only]
Prize to be given to the winners in each Category at National Level:
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Prize Category
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Prize Amount
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First Prize in each Category
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Rs.50,000/-[Rs.Fifty Thousand Only]
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Second Prize in each Category
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Rs.25,000/- [Rs.Twenty Five Thousand Only]
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Third Prize in each Category
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Rs.10,000/- [Rs.Ten Thousand Only]PIB Panaji | S.Thakur/D.Rane
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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Development under PMKSY
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana  Scheme is implemented on demand driven basis and proposals are invited through Expression of Interest  issued from time to time. Currently, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries  has issued an EoI for inviting applications from the North Eastern Region and SC/ST category across the country.
Under the component scheme 'Creation/Expansion of Food processing and Preservation Capacities ' of the umbrella scheme PMKSY, grant-in-aid @ 35% to 50% of eligible project cost subject to maximum of Rs.5.00 crore is provided to eligible entities. Till date, MoFPI has approved 490 units with grants-in-aid of Rs.1907.45 crore, out of which Rs.859.67 crore has been released for creation of processing capacity of 99.89 lakh MT/annum.
State-wise and year-wise Expression of Interest  proposals received under component scheme of PMKSY viz., Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure for last five financial years i.e. 2018-19 to 2022-23 is annexed.
The Ministry is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme “Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises ” for providing financial, technical and business support for setting up/upgradation of micro food processing enterprises.
ANNEXURE
State-wise and year-wise Expression of Interest  proposals received under the Scheme for Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure under PMKSY
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S.No.
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State
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2018-2019
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2019-2020
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2020-2021
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2021-22
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2022-23
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1.
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Andhra Pradesh
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19
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5
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26
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0
|
|
2
|
|
2.
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Assam
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4
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|
1
|
|
0
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0
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0
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3.
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Bihar
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4
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1
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|
2
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0
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0
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4.
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Chandigarh
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3
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|
0
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2
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0
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0
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5.
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Chhattisgarh
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3
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|
0
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3
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0
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|
0
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6
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Delhi
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|
10
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0
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7
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0
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4
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|
7.
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Goa
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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8.
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Gujarat
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10
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2
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12
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0
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6
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9.
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Haryana
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0
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0
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9
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0
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4
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10.
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Himachal Pradesh
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6
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2
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4
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0
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0
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11.
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Jammu & Kashmir
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2
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0
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4
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0
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0
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12.
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Jharkhand
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0
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0
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|
0
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0
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0
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13.
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Karnataka
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15
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3
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|
14
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0
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|
3
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14.
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Kerala
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13
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1
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4
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0
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2
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15.
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Madhya Pradesh
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3
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1
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7
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0
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1
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16.
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Maharashtra
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40
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1
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4
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0
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24
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17.
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Manipur
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1
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1
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0
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0
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0
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18.
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Nagaland
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1
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3
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2
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0
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0
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19.
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Orissa
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4
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0
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7
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0
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1
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20.
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Puducherry
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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21.
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Punjab
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13
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0
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8
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0
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1
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22.
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Rajasthan
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3
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1
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1
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0
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|
2
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23.
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Tamil Nadu
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23
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4
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11
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0
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4
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24.
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Telangana
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7
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0
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5
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0
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7
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25.
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Uttar Pradesh
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14
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0
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10
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0
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8
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26.
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Uttarakhand
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5
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2
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8
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0
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1
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27.
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West Bengal
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13
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2
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2
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0
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2
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Total
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217
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30
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152
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0
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73
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Ministry of Food Processing Industries Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri hands over the keys of five Ambulances to ABVIMS & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital;
Ambulances have been provided by HUDCO under its CSR grant;
Shri Puri says this initiative reflects the best in the CSR
(Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs & Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri handed over keys and flagged off Five High-Tech Ambulances, under HUDCO CSR grant to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital here today. The keys were handed over to Dr Rana A.K.Singh, Director and Medical Superintendent, ABVIMS & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and Dr S.V.Arya, Medical Superintendent, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. The ambulances were handed over in the presence of Shri Kamran Rizvi, Chairman HUDCO and senior officials of MOHUA, HUDCO and both the hospitals.
The state-of-the-art ambulances, provided at a cost of Rs 42.13 Lakh per vehicle, are fitted with critical life supporting equipment. HUDCO has sanctioned 5 Ambulances with ACLS to New Delhi Hospitals – 3 to ABVIMS & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, and 2 to VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. Medical Equipment in the Ambulance include Auto loading Stretcher, Wheel Chair cum Stair Chair, Transport Ventilator, Syringe Infusion Pump, Multi Parameter Monitor with EtCO2 , Fully Automated External Defibrillator, Vacuum Splint, Portable Oxygen Cylinder with regulator, Emergency Kits, Rescue Tools, etc. HUDCO has already provided 10 ambulances to various states and has supported medical infrastructure projects.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Puri said that handing over of the five Ambulances to Hospitals by HUDCO reflects the best in the CSR. He said that under the leadership of the PM Shri Narendra Modi, yesterday we have achieved the target of 100 million jabs to contain the Corona Virus. This is a matter of immense pride not only for India but also the whole world is appreciating it. He thanked the frontline Health workers and all those involved in the health sector for this great feat.
Shri Puri said that the corporate sector is also pitching in, and nicely discharging its responsibilities. He said that recently Prime Minister inaugurated the PSA Oxygen Plants under the PM Cares Fund, and the companies from Oil and Gas Sector also provided similar Plants. Congratulating the joint efforts in strengthening the health sector in the country, he said this is the work in progress and efforts towards this will continue.
Prime Minister's Office
PM inaugurates new metro link between Noida and Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated a new metro link between Noida and Delhi. He unveiled a plaque at Botanical Garden Metro Station, to mark the inauguration of a portion of the Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro, connecting Botanical Garden in Noida with Kalkaji Mandir in South Delhi. He also travelled briefly on the metro train, before arriving at the venue for the public meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister conveyed greetings on the occasion of Christmas. He also noted that the day marks the birthdays of two Bharat Ratnas – Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, and Former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
He said that it is due to the people of Uttar Pradesh that the nation has got a strong and stable Government. He added that he would always remain grateful to the people of Uttar Pradesh for their affection.
We live in an era in which connectivity is all-important, he said, adding that just inaugurated metro line would serve not just the present, but also future generations. He said that by 2022, when we mark 75 years of freedom, he dreams that we live in an India in which our petrol imports reduce. In order to achieve this, he added, state-of-the-art mass transit systems are the need of the hour. Noting that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji took a ride on the Delhi Metro in December 2002, Shri Narendra Modi said that since then, the metro network in the National Capital Region has expanded considerably.
The Prime Minister asserted that governance cannot happen when the dominant thought process begins at 'Mera Kya' and ends at 'Mujhe Kya.' He said that these mindsets are now being changed. He added that for the Union Government, decisions are about national interest and not political gains.
The Prime Minister said that earlier Governments took pride in making new laws. He said the current Government wishes to be the Government that removes obsolete laws. Good governance cannot happen when outdated laws hamper decision-making, he added.
The Prime Minister congratulated the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, and said his focus on good governance is taking the State to new heights. He credited him with ending the superstition associated with Noida, by coming to this city. If anybody thinks that not going to a place will prolong their CM tenure and visiting a place will curtail it, such a person does not deserve to be a Chief Minister, the Prime Minister asserted.
The Prime Minister also touched upon the work being done on railway infrastructure, expanding road network, and strides in the renewable energy sector. He described Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji as 'Bharat Marg Vidhata,' and said he has shown us the way towards development.
Earlier, in his speech, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said the Prime Minister has given a new meaning to politics of this nation. He added that the Prime Minister always says that we have to move ahead on the path of development.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Locust control operations undertaken in more than 5.22 lakh hectares area in 10 states from 11th April till 8th August 2020
Desert locust swarms continue to persist in several countries in Horn of Africa and Yemen and on both sides of Indo-Pak border as per latest FAO status update
Starting from 11th April 2020 till 8th August 2020, locust control operations have been done in 2,58,406 hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana by Locust Circle Offices . Till 9th August 2020, control operations have been done in 2,64,491 hectares area in States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Bihar by State Governments.
Control operations were carried out during day and night time yesterday, at 46 places in 07 districts viz. Barmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Nagaur, Churu, Hanumangarh and Sriganganagar of Rajasthan and 01 place in Kutch district of Gujarat against hoppers and some scattered adults by LCOs.
Presently, 104 control teams with spray vehicles are deployed in the States of Rajasthan and Gujarat, and more than 200 Central Government personnel are engaged in locust control operations. Further, 15 drones are deployed at Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Nagaur and Phalodi in Rajasthan for effective control of locusts on tall trees and in inaccessible areas through spraying of pesticides. Drones are used in hopper control also. A Bell helicopter has been deployed in Rajasthan for use in Scheduled Desert Area as per the need. Indian Air Force is also conducting trials in anti-locust operation by using a Mi-17 helicopter.
No significant crop losses have been reported in the States of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Haryana. However, some minor crop losses have been reported in some districts of Rajasthan.
Yesterday , hoppers and/or some scattered locust adults were active in Barmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Nagaur, Churu, Hanumangarh and Sriganganagar of Rajasthan and in Kutch district of Gujarat.
As per the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Locust Status Update of 7 August 2020, desert locust swarms continue to persist in several countries in Horn of Africa and Yemen and summer breeding is in progress on both sides of Indo-Pak border.
Weekly virtual meeting on Desert Locust of South-West Asian countries  is being organized by FAO. 20 virtual meetings of the technical officers of South West Asian countries have taken place so far.
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1.
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LWO operation at Devgarh_Makrana in Nagaur, Rajasthan
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2.
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A giant kill of hoppers at Tejarsar in Bikaner, Rajasthan
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3.
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Dead hoppers at Chhujasar_Binasar in Churu, Rajasthan
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4.
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A trench-line of dead hoppers at Devgarh_Makrana in Nagaur, Rajasthan
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5.
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A pile of dead hoppers at Lalamdeshar_Chhota Nokha in Bikaner, Rajasthan
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6.
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LWO vehicle in action at Katvandh in Bhuj, Gujarat
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7.
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LWO operation at Joravarpur_Nohar in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan
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8.
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A spray operation in progress at Kansar_Nohar in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Chairman, NCSK has given direction to DM North Delhi to release Rs 10.00 lakh as compensation to dependent family member of Shri Doman Rai who died while he had entered into deep sewer tank in Jahangirpuri, North West Delhi
It had come to the notice of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis  that on Sunday  at about 0530 hrs, one person namely Shri Doman Rai died while he had entered into 1400 mm dia and 30 feet deep sewer tank to open a valve in G Block of Jahangirpuri, North West Delhi.
The Commission has been mandated to monitor the implementation of “The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013 and also the Supreme Court Judgement dated 27.03.2014 in Writ Petition  No 583 of 2003 in Safai Karamcharis Andolan Vs UOI regarding payment of Rs 10.00 lakh as compensation to the dependent family member of sewer /septic death cases.
In discharge of the mandate, the Commission has taken a spot visit on 25th October, 2018 to get first hand report on the incident and call for information from the concerned department of Government of Delhi, Police and other authorities. Following concerned officers has joined NCSK team at spot:-
· District Magistrate, North Zone.
· Additional Deputy Commission of Police.
· SDM of Jahangirpuri
· Officers from Delhi Jal Board.
At the spot, Chief Executive Officer explained in detail about the accident and informed that repair and rehabilitation work was being carried out by the M/s SS Spun India Ltd., The contractor firm which was hired by DJB, for the purpose.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police  said that case under section 304A IPC, u/s 7 & 9 of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013 and 3 of SC/ST Act has already been registered and on 23.10.2018, three responsible persons i.e. Shri Ashwani Jha, Project Manager, Shri Subham Nautiyal, Safety Officer and Shri Subhodh, Supervisor were arrested and produced in Hon’ble Court on 24.10.2018. At present they are in judicial custody for 12 days.
On the basis of discussion, it has been noticed that only mask and safety belt were provided to the deceased but prescribed/ required manpower including doctor with ambulance and prescribed safety gears were not provided at the time of accident which show a clear violation of provision of The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013 and also the Supreme Court Judgement dated 27.02.2018.
On the spot, the Chairman, NCSK has given the following direction:-
DM North district to release a payment of Rs 10.00 lakh as compensation to the dependent family member of victim immediately.
Beside, factual report has already been called from the concerned department by the Commission.
The Chairman also directed that action may be taken on top priority basis.
Ministry of Mines
Hindustan Copper Ltd Signs MoU with IIT , Dhanbad for Technical Collaboration
HCL Efforts for Three Fold Enhancement in Ore Production Underway
A Memorandum of Understanding  for collaborative and sponsored research projects was signed between Hindustan Copper Limited and Indian Institute of Technology , Dhanbad, at HCL Corporate Office in Kolkata in the presence of Mr Arun Kumar Shukla, CMD, HCL, Professor Rajiv Shekhar, Director, IIT , Dhanbad.
The first technical collaboration with IIT , Dhanbad, is a momentous occasion for HCL, the only copper miner in India, owning all the operating mining leases of copper ore in the nation. Presently, majority of ore production comes through underground mode only and the level of ore production is hovering around four million tonnes per annum.
Due to the complex geological characteristics of the ore body and the increased depth of mining, various geo-technical and ground water related issues along with technical/ operational problems are being faced during the process of production along with maintaining safety standards and dealing the emerging sustainability issues.
HCL is in its expansion phase with about three fold enhancement of ore production capacity wherein development activities in projects are either on-going in nature or already planned in most of its mines. At present, the mined out ore is processed at its own ore beneficiation plants and the Metals in Concentrate  is sold partially in domestic market and the rest in international market.
IIT-ISM, Dhanbad, being an Institute of national repute, particularly in the fields of mining of minerals and its beneficiation and Earth Sciences, will play a key role in solving the emerging geological, technical, environmental, sustainable and ore beneficiation issues for achieving the envisaged expansion programme of HCL.
The present MoU will address HCL’s need for technical assistance, guidance and consultancy work from IIT-ISM for enhancing copper ore production through modifying mining methods with application of state-of-the-art technologies, improvement of productivity and safety in mines, environmental clearance issues, various Hydrological & Hydro-geological studies and in areas of unconventional exploration methods like Geophysical exploration, Remote Sensing etc. for depth exploration of copper ore. The Company desires to partner IIT-ISM in taking up R&D projects for improvement of Indian copper mining sector, training and development of HCL Engineers and Managers for skill set development and knowledge up-gradation in the areas of exploration, ore beneficiation and various other statutory/ mine regulation amendments or related issues.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
National Overseas Scholarships
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment implements two National Overseas Scholarship Schemes. The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment  is implementing the National Overseas Scholarship  for Scheduled Caste etc. under which financial assistance is provided to selected students from Scheduled Castes; Denotified, Nomadic & Semi - Nomadic Tribes; landless agricultural labourers and traditional artisan categories, for pursuing Masters and Ph.D level courses abroad.
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  implements 'National Overseas Scholarship' under which scholarship is provided to the selected students with disabilities for pursuing Masters and Ph.D level courses abroad.
The allocation of funds under both the schemes during the last ten years are as under:
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Financial Year
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Budget Allocation

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NOS for SC etc. candidate
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NOS for students with disabilities
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2011-12
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6.00
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2012-13
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6.00
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2013-14
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6.00
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2014-15
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6.00
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3.00
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2015-16
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6.12
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0.50
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2016-17
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15.00
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1.00
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2017-18
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15.00
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2.00
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2018-19
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15.00
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#
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2019-20
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20.00
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2020-21
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20.00The scheme was launched in 2014-15.
# NOS for students with Disabilities scheme merged under the umbrella scheme comprising six components since 2018-19; hence there is no separate budget allocation under the scheme.
Advertisement is issued in National newspapers as well as regional newspapers for wide publicity of the schemes. Apart from that, the guidelines are circulated to Institutions of National Importance so that the bright students can get benefits of the scheme. The features of the Scheme are also broadcasted through radio channels of All India Radio and Doordarshan .
The scheme guidelines, including the eligibility criteria and the number of slots, are revised from time to time based on the feedback received from various stakeholders, evaluation reports and availability of Budgetary resources. Accordingly, the number of slots under the scheme of NOS for SC etc. students has been increased from 60 to 100 in 2014-15.
The focus on the scheme is on the poorest households so that they will get access to the quality education abroad. The family income limit under the scheme has been recently revised in 2020-21 from Rs 6.00 lakh to Rs 8.00 lakh per annum.
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri A. Narayanaswamy in the Loksabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Defence
DEFEXPO 2018
The first event of Defence Expo 2018 on 11 April 2018 at Tiruvidanthal, Kanchhepuram District, inaugurated by Honourable Raksha Mantri, was attended by General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff.
On 11 April 2018, Chief of the Army Staff attended the Ninth International Conference on Aerospace and Defence and later attended another seminar on ‘Designing Solutions to Battlefield Necessities: The Warrior Speak’. Chief of the Army Staff during his address in the later Seminar appreciated the academic institutions of India as they have always been engaged in some of the most promising research activities that could result in revolutionary changes in availability of indigenous technologies. He further appreciated the efforts of Indian defence manufacturers, academia, industry and scientific community for joining hands in the effort to realise the dream of Make in India.
On 11 Apr 18 and 12 April 18, Chief of the Army Staff interacted with myriad representatives from Governments, scientific community, academia, designers and developers.
Chief of the Army Staff as the Chief Guest in Seminar ‘Defence Industries Corridor-Unleashing the Start-up & MSMEs’ appreciated their confidence, emphsised that ‘Indian Army shall Win Future Wars with Indian Solutions’ and conveyed that Indian Army will do necessary hand-holding for them to succeed.
Chief of the Army Staff conveyed that Indian Army will always act as catalyst for indigenisation and will always inspire swift modernisation.
Col Aman Anand
PRO 
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